Media to get new guidance for referenda

THE Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is set to publish updated guidelines on referenda coverage.

The launch on Tuesday is taking place in advance of the planned referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution.

The guidelines have been developed further to the provisions of the BAI code of fairness, objectivity and impartiality in news and current affairs.

A spokesman said they will also provide direction and advice to broadcasters as to how fairness, objectivity and impartiality can be achieved in their coverage of forthcoming referenda campaigns.